What’s Sizzling for Summer Style? Summer 2014 Hair Trends

Memorial Day Weekend marks the unofficial start of SUMMER! Like most, this writer is so over the harsh "polar vortex" of this past winter and so ready for some serious fun in the sun. Now that the warmer weather is here, it's time to truly transition our lovely locks into summer style. But, where do we begin with fresh and inspiring ideas?

Taking a look at the runways for Spring/Summer 2014 we saw a myriad of interesting looks. Of course translating those runway looks can be a bit of a challenge so this writer deconstructed a few of her favorites from the runways, as well as turning to her friend, Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempa. Sarah was kind enough to share what her clients have been asking for. So, what hairstyles are truly sizzling for summer? Read on to find out!

Waves (and not just at the beach) are super hot this summer. Both the Bohemian Beach Wave and Polished Wave styles are so on trend for Summer 2014 and easier to achieve then you may think. Bohemian Beach Waves -- Seen at Versace and Marc by Marc Jacobs -- This laid back look is easy to do. For the lazy ladies, creating this look is as easy braiding slightly damp hair (two large braids - one on each side) before you hop into bed. For those with medium and shorter lengths, you can still achieve these soft, face-framing waves. Apply a minimal amount of leave-in conditioner, blow-dry with a diffuser, spritz with a texturizer and go!

Sarah's Pick: Polished Waves - "This is a look that celebrities are always requesting," shared Sarah. And a simple, chic wave is definitely in style this summer. To get the look, prep your hair with a good deep conditioner. The added moisture and shine is perfect to counter the extreme heat and all the salt and chlorine your hair will be exposed to this summer. The concept behind a simple wave is that the curls always wrap away from your face to open it up and look effortless. After you curl your hair, apply a flexible hairspray to a boar bristle/nylon brush to smooth the curls into waves.

Low Ponytail -- Seen at Altuzarra and Jason Wu -- Summer is always amazing, but sometimes the humidity brings the worst of the bad hair days. An easy solution is the simple, chic Low Ponytail. It's as simple as securing the ponytail at the nape of your neck and the look can be versatile. Opt for a super sleek look that can be achieved with a high gloss finishing spray or a casual, whimsical look that is achieved by gently moving the ponytail from right to left before securing at the nape of your neck.

Sarah's Pick: Braided Bun - Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Separate out a section, create a 3-strand braid and secure it with a clear elastic. Smooth the rest of the ponytail with anti-frizz cream and roll it up into a bun with the. Then take the braid and wrap it around the bun for a cool summer style. Accessories are super hot this summer and this is the perfect style to get creative.

Hottest Trend For Summer 2014 … Accessories … SS14 is the season to get creative with your hair accessories. From floral garlands to pretty headbands and scarves, make a bad hair day into a good one by adding something special.

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Summer Hair Trends

It’s Memorial Day Weekend and the unofficial start of SUMMER! Oh yeah baby! I am so over cold weather and this past winter’s polar vortex. Now that the warmer weather is here, it’s time to take a look at Summer Hair Trends 2014. Taking a look at what was stomping down the runways for Spring/Summer 2014 we saw a myriad of looks. In conjunction with what was seen during FW, The Makeup Examiner reached out to Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempaand asked her to weigh in on what’s hot. So, what hairstyles are truly sizzling for summer? Read on to find out!

Accessorize - SS14 is the season to get creative with your hair accessories. From floral garlands to pretty headbands and scarves, make a bad hair day into a good one by adding something special.

Beach Waves – Seen at Versace and Marc by Marc Jacobs - Definitely a big trend for summer, this laid back look is easy to do and the more randomly placed the waves are, the better. For the lazy ladies, creating this look is as easy braiding slightly damp hair (two large braids - one on each side) before you hop into bed. For those with medium and shorter lengths, you can still achieve these soft, face-framing waves. Apply a minimal amount of leave-in conditioner like Marco Anti-Frizz Leave-In Conditioner ($35) and invest in Remington’s T|Studio Silk Ceramic Multistyler ($34.99) that comes with a Curl Guide sleeve for the perfect beach waves. Keep locks looking lovely with a spritz of Shu Uemura Texture Wave ($28).

Low Ponytail – Seen at Altuzarra, Lanvin, Jason Wu - Summer is always amazing, but sometimes the humidity brings bad hair days. An easy solution is the simple, chic Low Ponytail. It’s as easy as securing the ponytail at the nape of your neck and the look can be versatile. Opt for a super sleek look that can be achieved with a high gloss finishing spray like Sexy Hair 450 Headset ($18) or a casual, whimsical look that is achieved by gently moving the ponytail from right to left before securing at the nape of your neck. Product

Tip For Blondes: Remove brassy tones from blonde with Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Color Lustre ($58).

Sarah’s Picks:

Polished Waves – This is a look that celebrities are always requesting. And a simple, chic wave is definitely in style this summer. To get the look, prep your hair with a great deep conditioner, like Aussie 3Minute Miracle Shine ($5.99). The added moisture and shine is perfect to counter the extreme heat and all the salt and chlorine your hair will be exposed to this summer. The concept behind a simple wave is that the curls always wrap away from your face to open it up and look effortless. After you curl your hair, spray Aussie Mega flexible hairspray to a boar bristle/nylon brush to smooth the curls into waves.

Braided Bun – Pull your hair into a high ponytail. Separate out a section, create a 3-strand braid and secure it with a clear elastic. Smooth the rest of the ponytail with Aussie Miraculously Smooth Anti-Frizz Cream and roll it up into a bun with the Wrap Up ($12). Then take the braid and wrap it around the bun for a cool summer style.

Half-Up Top Knot – This is a super cute summer style that works with your waves, but keeps you cool! Take your hair and pull half of it up with the Half-Up bun tool. Spray Aussie Sprunch hairspray to add texture to the waves.

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Summer To Fall Hair Care Guide From Celebrity Stylist, Sarah Potempa

Celebrity Stylist Sarah Potempa Courtesy of Aussie

Happy Friday lovelies! Can you believe that we’re in the middle of August? Oh, the balmy days of summer are fading fast and we’ll soon be looking at the wonders of fall foliage. For those beautynistas that are pouting about the end of summer, The Makeup Examiner has found this amazing quote that sums up fall fabulously, “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower” ~Albert Camus. No one can pout when thinking of autumn in those terms or when we get beauty backup from celebrity stylist, Sarah Potempa!

The weather from August through October can be uh … unpredictable. So Sarah offers tips to combat bad hair days no matter what the weather swings our way. Grab your guy for this one, as Sarah also brings us tips for him with the integration of Aussie’s brand new Aussie Men.

Summer to Fall Hair Care

Have your hair go with the weather -- don’t fight it! Instead, use the unpredictable weather to experiment with different products and see what works best for your natural hair.

1. Try a new product! “I love the Sprunch Mousse + Leave-in Conditioner ($3.25),” says Sarah. Also, everyone can benefit from the Hair Insurance Leave-in Conditioner Spray ($3.25), which protects hair from the elements.

2. Swimming in chlorine and saltwater can damage your hair and even tear away at the strands. Sarah recommends putting in a little conditioner before going into the water. Any conditioner will work, but she loves Miraculously Smooth or Moist conditioners ($3.25 each).

-When your hair is a little damp, coat it with conditioner and brush or comb it through. Throw it into a braid or bun and when you come out of the water, your hair will be silky and easy to run your fingers through.

-The conditioner will almost act like a styling product, and once your hair air-dries, it will be smooth and soft.

Summer to Fall Hair Style

“I like creating a look that is undone and messy, but with one element of your look that is still sleek and polished,” says Sarah.

1. Try a messy braid, but keep your bangs sleek. Pull your hair into a smooth braided topknot for a look that is professional, but fun.

2. Ponytails can also be a fun way to experiment with different styles depending on what mood you’re in.

-Try one that is slick and high by using Miraculously Smooth Gel ($3.25) to tame hair.

-As an alternative, keep your ponytail messy and textured with some Sprunch Spray ($3.25).

Guys Guide to Getting Clean

If you’re active and on the go, you can shower everyday but you don’t need to shampoo your hair. Use a little bit of shampoo to clean your SCALP and not your hair -- don’t glop it on! You don’t want to strip your hair of moisture.

1. Use the Deep Clean Shampoo or Daily Clean Shampoo ($5.94 each) to get a deep clean.

-Don’t forget about the back of your head and around the ears!

-Massage the whole scalp to stimulate blood flow, which then stimulates hair growth.

2. The Daily Clean 2N1 ($5.94) allows you to clean the scalp and get rid of residue, but also provides the benefits of conditioning. You get soft, conditioned hair for less work!

-Using a conditioner adds more weight to your hair so it will be less poufy and can also help condition a dry scalp.

Guys Guide to Getting Styled

The most important part of a guy’s head is the line that starts from the temples and goes around the head. This is your guideline for styling. Below that line, style down, and above that line, style up!

1. Aussie Men Maximum Hold Gel ($5.94) is a water-based gel, which will give you the hold you need while still being flexible and moldable … not crunchy! It will also evaporate throughout the day, making your hair feel lighter versus a heavy silicone-based product.

-Squirt the gel on a large flat brush or comb and evenly distribute throughout the hair.

-Take your fingers and piece it out.

2. Aussie Men Texturizing Wax ($2.97) will help enhance a great haircut.

-Take the wax between your thumb and forefinger and twist little sections of the hair to create the textured shape you want.

3. If you love product, use the gel as a base to tame the hair, then the wax to give definition.

A big thank you too Sarah for sharing her tips with TME readers! And for more styling tips, visit Aussie’s Unfair Hair Guide. Aussie products are available on the brand’s website and at CVS.

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